How to travel from Kinsale to Glendalough, Ireland

The distance between Kinsale and Glendalough is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kinsale to Glendalough by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GlendaloughKinsale if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bachelor's Walk and then to Glendalough Visitor Centre.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kent Station stop 212631 then take the train to Heuston.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Glendalough.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance275km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kinsale and Glendalough

There are several options for getting from Kinsale to Glendalough by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Kinsale and Glendalough is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Kinsale and Glendalough by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kinsale to Glendalough is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Kinsale and Glendalough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kinsale and Glendalough. We recommend that you drive to Glendalough. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kinsale and Glendalough. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kinsale to Glendalough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 246801, Bachelor's Walk and Dawson Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Aircoach, St.Kevin's Bus Service and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Kinsale and Glendalough. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kinsale to Glendalough. We recommend that you take the bus to Kent Station stop 212631 then take the train to Heuston. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Glendalough is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Glendalough. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kinsale and Glendalough. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kinsale to Glendalough is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Kinsale to Glendalough

Compare travel optionsbetween Kinsale and Glendalough

Transport options from Kinsale to Glendalough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
€26($26)
once daily338km (210 miles)
Bus via Dublin, Arlington Hotel6h 40m
€29($29)
once daily381km (237 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 20m
€120($120)
hourly349km (217 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€54($54)
on demand275km (171 miles)

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Airports near Glendalough

The following major airports near Glendalough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Glendalough
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
178km (110 miles) from Glendalough
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Glendalough